St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

A good academy converter school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Columba's Catholic Boys' School.

Bexleyheath, DA67QB Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 67.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 September 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Halcot Avenue
Bexleyheath, DA67QB
Phone
1322553236
Website
st-columbas.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138650
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QB
Website
https://www.st-columbas.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
838
Free School Meals
23.3% (195 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
English Attainment 8:
9.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
Ebacc English:
96.4%
Ebacc Entry:
16.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.3%
Ebacc Languages:
20.1%
Ebacc Maths:
97.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.04
Progress 8 Range:
-0.18 to 0.26

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.5 (+15.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.4 (+7.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
140
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
838 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusion Diversity Cared for and valued Challenged and supported

Catholic ethos; emphasizes Catholic values and mission; the school is a Catholic boys' school and member of St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St Columba's Catholic Boys' School. We have the highest expectations of our young men; to be the best they can be academically, to become compassionate leaders and be fully prepared for life.

Facilities

Sports Hall John Paul II teaching block Iona Theatre

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